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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers  (NOC 8612)
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform manual work to assist in the construction of landscapes and related structures, and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping departments of governments and private establishments.

bulb planter, cemetery labourer, gardening helper, golf course worker, grass cutter, grounds maintenance worker, landscape labourer, maintenance worker, parks, sod layer, transplanter.

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures
  • Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor
  • Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
  • Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
  • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Orillia, Waterloo, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Hamburg, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Penetanguishene, Port McNicoll, Shelburne, Alliston, Ayr, Beeton, Buena Vista Park, Cardwell, Cookstown, Cumberland Beach, Elmira, Elmvale, Purple Hill, Rockcut, Rockwood, Starrview Acres, St. Jacobs, Tottenham

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Wages for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 10.22 15.00 23.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 10.75 16.00 25.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 11.00 16.00 25.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 10.25 12.00 21.67 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 10.00 12.48 21.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador 10.00 12.00 21.46 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia 10.15 12.00 18.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 10.25 14.00 22.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island 10.00 12.00 19.43 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec 10.15 15.00 21.56 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 10.00 13.64 21.52 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon 10.30 14.11 33.54 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
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